1941 ⟶ Pro-German Coup in Iraq
In Iraq, pro-German Rashid Ali and other members of the "Gol...
Year
1939
1941
🤝 Iraq Severes Diplomatic Ties with Germany
The Kingdom of Iraq cuts its diplomatic relations with Germany.⟶
IraqDiplomacyGermanyMiddle EastAlliesNeutrality
🇮🇶 Pro-German Coup in Iraq
In Iraq, pro-German Rashid Ali and other members of the "Golden Square" stage a military coup d'état and overthrow the regime of the pro-British Regent 'Abd al-Ilah. Rashid Ali names himself Chief of a "National Defence Government".⟶
IraqCoupPoliticsMiddle EastGermanyUKAxisGolden SquareWar
👑 Yugoslav Coup: Peter II Takes Power
Crown Prince Peter becomes Peter II of Yugoslavia and takes control of Yugoslavia after an army coup overthrows the pro-German government of the Prince Regent.⟶
YugoslaviaCoupPoliticsBalkansWorld War IIRoyal FamilyResistanceGermany
🇮🇶 Pro-Axis Government in Iraq
A pro-Axis government is installed in Iraq.⟶
IraqAxis InfluenceMiddle EastPolitical InstabilityWar of IndependencePuppet GovernmentAllied Concerns
✈️ German Air Support Arrives in Iraq
The bulk of the German "Flyer Command Iraq" (Fliegerführer Irak) arrives in Mosul to support the Iraqi government of Rashid Ali.⟶
GermanyIraqAir ForceMiddle EastMilitary AidWorld War II
🛡️ Pro-German Government Formed in Serbia
A pro-German Government of National Salvation formed in the Territory of the Military Commander in Serbia under Milan Nedić.⟶
SerbiaGermanyCollaborationOccupationGovernmentPoliticsBalkansWorld War II